Focused on Christ

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From Philippians 2:3-4:  “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.  Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”

Encouragement in Christ

Sharing love-filled grace

Witnessing humility

Heart’s very special place

 

Of one mind with Jesus

Sharing selfless love

Caring first, for others’ needs

Led by Spirit above

 

Every breath mirrors Christ

Sharing mercy’s joy

Walking with unselfish thoughts

Honest actions deploy

 

Each step follows Jesus

Sharing Spirit’s light

Taking obedient path

Humbleness guides faith’s sight

 

Always focused on Christ

Sharing fresh outlook

Living within dignity

Tomorrow’s quiet brook

 

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From Philippians 2:14-15:  “Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world.”

Harriet Beecher Stowe Quotes

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Most mothers are instinctive philosophers.

Love needs new leaves every summer of life, as much as your elm-tree, and new branches to grow broader and wider, and new flowers to cover the ground.

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and abolitionist.  A native of the state of Connecticut, she was born in Litchfield.

 

Benjamin Disraeli Quotes

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The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.

From Hebrews 10:24-25:  “And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two different occasions (1868, 1874-1880).

John Ortberg Quote

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For the soul to be well, it needs to be with God.

From Matthew 22:36-37:  “‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’  He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'”

John Ortberg (born 1957) is an American pastor as well as a Christian author and speaker.

Peace Descending

From John 14:27:  “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

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Faith’s treasured bouquet

Running short of petals

Once filled with brilliant colors

Now fading away

 

Another day stirs

One more petal succumbs

Little color to witness

Darkness closes in

 

Mercy knocks at door

Savior shares timely grace

Fullest, colorful petals

Light rises again

 

Daily bouquet breathes

Everlasting goodness

Heavenly peace descending

Hope singing with joy

 

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From Numbers 6:24-26:  “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”

Father’s Rising Son (Elfchen Series #213)

Always

Prevailing

With courage

Jesus, thy helper

Shall never leave thee

Faithfulness

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Together

Triumphing

Over challenges

Christ, always near

Thee, no longer afraid

Confidence

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Evermore

Defeating

Calvary’s darkness

Savior, everlasting light

Resurrection forever restores thee

Love

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Love’s Lasting Imprint

From Psalm 9:1-2:  “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds  I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.”

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Singing highest praises

Receiving daily gifts

Blessings from Savior’s breath

Steering man from sinful drift

 

Witnessing blood-stained cross

Declaring Christ, our Lord

Rising from darkened tomb

Crushing evil’s sinful sword

 

Suffering no longer

Driving fear from each heart

Warming to Heaven’s light

Forgiving sins, life’s fresh start

 

Trusting in God above

Giving thanks for His grace

Bringing faith renewed strength

Erasing sin’s dark embrace

 

Sending peace down to earth

Designing joy’s blueprint

Raising new hope through truth

Marking love’s lasting imprint

 

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From Psalm 9:9-10:  “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.  And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.”

All Rejoice

From Mark 5:27-29:  “She had heard about Jesus and came up behind Him in the crowd and touched His cloak, for she said, ‘If I but touch His cloak, I will be made well.’  Immediately her flow of blood stopped, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.”

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Father’s righteousness

Immortal mercy’s voice

Molding man in His image

Praising heavens, let all rejoice

 

Savior’s healing breath

Joy fills morning’s new light

Turning darkness upside down

Nourishing with grace, always right

 

Spirit’s eagerness

Generous with His love

Inspiring faithful actions

Living bread shares truth from above

 

Messiah restores

Faith accepts lasting peace

Sharing His divine goodness

Living water shall never cease

 

Father’s blessed plan

Gospel sharing Good News

Witnessing Son’s promised choice

Meeting Calvary, hope renews

 

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From Psalm 30:11-12:  “You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise You and not be silent.  O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

Patsy Cline Quotes

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I would never have gone anywhere if it hadn’t been for Mother’s faith and support.

If you can’t do it with feeling, don’t.

Patsy Cline (1932-1963) was an American music singer.  She became one of the first country music artists to successfully cross over into pop music.